To be eligible for this Head Teacher position, per the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), applicants must be at least 20 years old and meet the requirements of either A or B below:

A

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 540 hours of documented supervised experience over a nine-month period, including working with children in a program that serves school age children (5 to under 13 years)
• Twelve (12) credits in early childhood education or child development, elementary education, recreation, group social work, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

B

• Bachelor’s degree in childhood education or child development
• At least 270 hours of documented supervised experience with unrelated school age children

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The School Age Child Care (SACC) Head Teacher provides direct supervision and leadership to a group of children and teachers in a school age child care program that fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth. The SACC Head Teacher assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

** Position schedule: Afternoons, Monday-Friday 3:15-6pm. **

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
• Coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and established new program activities.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance for on site location. Reports staff evaluations to Child Care Director regularly.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and school staff. Responds to all concerns from parents and school staff in a timely manner, reporting all issues to Child Care Director.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Follows and enforces all Child Care procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, supervision of children, child care discipline policy, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, supplies, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
• Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to program participants, remains aware of surroundings, and actively participates in all program activities.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and those for the prevention of child abuse; and supports other staff to do the same.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Child Care programs and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.